Royalties & Revenue

Unrecouped balance

The outstanding portion of an advance that has not yet been earned back through royalties. A writer with an unrecouped balance receives no royalty payments until the balance reaches zero. Unrecouped balances do not typically need to be repaid in cash unless the contract specifies otherwise.

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Agreement of Distribution: A Musician's Guide to negotiating fair terms

Distribution agreements determine how your music reaches listeners and how you get paid. This guide breaks down the essential terms every independent musician must understand before signing, from revenue splits to reversion rights, so you can negotiate deals that protect your catalog and your income.

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